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Record No. MRB-2026-005885

Oldest National Flag Still in Use

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Record Holder
Denmark (Dannebrog)
Denmark
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Denmark ( DK )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference

Record Description

Denmark's red-and-white Dannebrog flag is recognized as the oldest national flag design still in continuous official use, with legend dating its origin to a battle fought in 1219. Guinness World Records officially credits Denmark with holding this title.
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